A Cultural Tapestry

Art, Music, and More

St. Augustine is not only a haven for history enthusiasts but also a vibrant hub for culture and the arts. Immerse yourself in the local creative scene by visiting the city's numerous art galleries and museums. The St. Augustine Art Association showcases an impressive collection of contemporary and traditional artworks, while the Lightner Museum houses a magnificent array of artifacts from the Gilded Age.

Music lovers will be delighted by the eclectic blend of melodies that fill the city's air. Attend live performances at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, an outdoor venue known for hosting world-class acts and festivals. Alternatively, catch a show at the Limelight Theatre, where talented local actors bring captivating stories to life on stage.

INCUBUS PERFORMS AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

INCUBUS PERFORMS AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

Incubus, a nu-metal rock band, will hit the stage Sept. 22 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

The tour is in support of the band’s newest release, “If Not Now, When?”

Hailing from Southern California, the band began in the late mid-'90s when vocalist Brandon Boyd, guitarist Mike Einziger, bassist Dirk Lance (born Alex Katunich), and drummer José Pasillas met in high school in Calabasas, Calif.

Just out of high school in 1995, they added DJ Lyfe (born Gavin Koppel) and self-releasing Fungus Amongus, which secured them a deal with Epic/Immortal, a Sony subsidiary.

Two years later the Enjoy Incubus EP and the album "S.C.I.E.N.C.E." pushed them onto the burgeoning nü-metal tour circuit; the band began opening for a number of bands (notably Korn and Primus) that similarly combined hip-hop, metal, funk, and thrash.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $43, $58 and $68 in advance; $46, $61 and $71 the day of show.

Tickets go on Sale Saturday August 13 at 10:00 am

They will be available at the box offices of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or by calling 800-745-3000.

Selena Gomez Comes To St. Augustine, Fl

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Platinum-selling artist Selena Gomez will perform live at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday July 21st 2011.

She is reportedly the girlfriend of pop singer, Justin Bieber. Gomez is one of the star’s of Disney’s Channel’s, “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

She will be performing her most recent top 10 hit, “Who Says “ and other songs from her third album.

Tickets range from $25 to $75 each.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Get your tickets now: http://www.nationsoldestcity.com/go/st-augustine-amphitheatre/

ST. AUGUSTINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

ST. AUGUSTINE MUSIC FESTIVAL

Friday and Saturday: June 17 & 18

Don't miss the opening performance of the 2011 edition of the St. Augustine Music Festival!  Musicians from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, along with many guest artists, offer FREE classical concerts at the Cathedral Basilica over two weekends. 

The six-concert series opens Thursday, June 16, with concerts following on Friday and Saturday. 

The following weekend brings concerts Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 23, 24 and 25. All of the festival's performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, 38 Cathedral Place.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed. For information about each night's performance, visit www.staugustinemusicfestival.org.

Celtic music & arts festival coming to St. Augustine

Celtic music & arts festival coming to St. Augustine


On March 11-17, many of the greatest Celtic musicians, artists and poets from Ireland, Spain, and the U.S. will converge on the wonderfully romantic city of St. Augustine, Florida, for the Celtic Music and Arts Festival. The week-long festival will arguably be the finest international collaboration of Celtic music and art ever seen in the United States.

Presented by Romanza in association with Meehans on Matanzas, the festival will be directed by internationally-acclaimed Benny O'Carroll of County Kerry, Ireland. Following exciting weekend concerts, day-long festivities will continue throughout the week. Celtic masters will present traditional pub music sessions, contemporary and classical musical performances, workshops, dancing, storytelling, good humor, and lots of good food - all of which will culminate with the ultimate Celtic Party - St. Patrick's Day! The celebration will include a St. Patrick's Day Parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12.

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, was founded by don Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565. Appropriately, the festival headliner is HEVIA from Aviles, the hometown of the city's founder and the heart of Celtic Spain. The band HEVIA is a Spanish Celtic phenomenon. Jose Angel Hevia has become an international sensation, revolutionizing popular music with his midi bagpipe and selling 2.5 million albums worldwide.

The festival will also feature Ireland's own Four Men & A Dog, Benny O'Carroll's Traditional All Ireland Band, Dublin City Ramblers, Timmy "The Brit" McCarthy, Sean Murphy and Patrick Coldrick. Outstanding American Celtic entertainers from New York and Florida will also perform. These include Black 47, Derek Coghlan, Michael Funge, 7 Nations, Rathkeltair and The Wobbly Toms.

To purchase tickets or to preview festival peformers and their schedules, go to www.CelticStAug.com.

Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville on Florida's Historic Coast, St. Augustine offers authentic Old World charm, soaring Spanish Renaissance architecture, 42 miles of beaches, world-renowned hotels, charming bed and breakfast inns, fine dining, and history on every street corner. The city features 60 attractions, 34 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places and America's first National Monument - the Castillo de San Marcos, a Spanish fortress that has guarded St. Augustine and Matanzas Bay since 1672. Just up the beach, Ponte Vedra offers some of the nation's finest seaside resorts and world-renowned golf courses. For details on lodging, dining, attractions and more go to Florida's Historic Coast or call 1.800.653.2489.